Southern Comfort Writers Win Jonathan Larson Grant:
Congratulations to the writing team of CAP21's smash-hit production of Southern Comfort, for winning the prestigious Jonathan Larson Grant! Composer Julianne Wick Davis and Lyricist/Bookwriter Dan Collins (pictured above) are the first sole recipients of the grant in its history.
This is the third consecutive year three new musicals have been developed and produced in New York by CAP21 where the writers won the Jonathan Larson Grant.
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Faculty Follies:
Join us on April 15th, 7pm at the CAP21 Theatre for Faculty Follies!
The evening will feature performances by CAP21 faculty members.
Tickets are only $10 at the door and all proceeds go to the CAP21 Scholarship Fund.
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CAP21's New Youth Program:
CAP21 has a new Youth Program starting this August for children ages 7-13!
Program Dates:
Monday, August 13th to
Friday, August 17th: 12:30pm-4:30pm
For more information click here.
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Casting Calls:
The Lincoln Center Theater is holding Equity Principal Auditions for its upcoming production of Golden Boy. For more information click here.
Palm Beach Dramaworks is holding Equity Principal Auditions for its upcoming production of The Fantastics.
The Arveda Center for the Arts and Humanities is holding an Equity Chorus Call for its production of Legally Blond.
Walnut Street Theatre & Wilma Theater is holding Equity Principal Auditions for their upcoming 2012-2013 season.
For additional upcoming listings click here.
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Alumni Updates:
Crystal Boyd just spent two months volunteering in India with Shanti Bhavan, a school and home for disadvantaged children. Check out her testimonial.
Kelly Felthous will be appearing as Elle Woods in the musical Legally Blonde.
Adam Gwon's new musical new musical Cloudlands will premiere at South Coast Repertory Theatre.
James LaRosa will star as filmmaker Mark Cohen in Bristol Riverside Theatre's production of Rent, under the direction of Jose Zayas
Carrie Manolakos just released her debut album Echo. For more information visit her website.
Christina Matteucci was recently featured today on one of America's most popular wedding blogs: Merci New York.
Alli Mauzey is appearing as Glinda in the National Tour of Wicked.
Jonathan McCrory is directing ENTER YOUR SLEEP which will be presented at Columbia University.
Adam Mosebach will be appearing in 42nd Street at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport.
Ryann Redmond has been nominated for an LA Critic Award for her performance in Bring It On - The Musical.
Michele Riganese will be appearing in LA at Room 5 Lounge and Viper Room. To hear and purchase her latest EP click here.
Stephanie Rothenberg is taking over the role of Rosemary in the Broadway production of How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying starring Nick Jonas.
Ali Stroker will be seen on The Glee Project this Summer.
To send us an update click here.
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Beyond the Classroom:
Todd Alsup recently gave a concert featuring his own music at Rockwood Music Hall - named by NY Magazine as the top live music venue in NYC.
Ongoing Advanced Scene Study/Audition Prep Class with Sean Dougherty
Keep your acting skills honed and ready for the next audition. Sean Dougherty's ongoing scene study class can help apply the skills you learned in school, flex your muscles and keep your work audition-ready.
Work on material of any type that interests and challenges you and/or bring in material for upcoming auditions. CAP21graduates will receive priority placement, but the class is open to any working actors with prior training/work experience.
Monday nights at CAP 7-9pm
$40 per class – or buy a 10-pack for $300
Start date has been delayed until the birth of Sean's daughter, for more information contact:
Join Ryan Murray on Wednesday evenings for, "Total Body Workout Class". Classes will be offered at CAP21 from 6:30-8:00pm. Cost is just $10.00. ALL fitness levels welcome. Bring your mat and a bottle of water, and get ready to sweat!
To send an update click here.
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